Discover what to do in Cornuda in the province of Treviso: the Fagarè forest, the popular feast of San Martino, the Tipoteca, the historical-naturalistic itinerary that leads to the monument to the fallen of 1848 and to the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Rocca.
Where is Cornuda located?
The municipality of Cornuda in the province of Treviso borders to the north with Pederobba, to the south with Maser, Caerano and Montebelluna, to the east with Crocetta del Montello, to the west with Monfumo and Maser.
Bosco del Fagarè
In the territory of Cornuda, particularly in the Montello area, the importance given to tree and shrub biodiversity has ancient roots.
The Dominante carefully protected the woodland heritage of the Veneto hinterland, whose jurisdiction was under the Casa dell’Arsenale, to ensure the supply of timber needed for the construction of boats, oars, the bricole that dot the lagoon, and the millions of piles on which the city of Venice is founded.
The lush vegetation of the forest and undergrowth of Fagarè includes maples, chestnuts, poplars, willows, ash trees, elms, firs, hazels, hornbeams, and oaks, whose canopies provide shelter to insects, reptiles, reptiles, squirrels, and numerous bird species, including the green woodpecker, the great spotted woodpecker, the jay, the blackcap, the great tit, the robin, the chaffinch, the little owl, the tawny owl, and the barn owl.
An unmissable destination for birdwatching enthusiasts and for anyone wishing to spend a day in total tranquility walking along the trails that cross the ancient forest, the Fagarè forest is a must-see for those wondering what to do in Cornuda.
Monument to the fallen of 1848 and Sanctuary of the Madonna della Rocca
Located at coordinates 45.83683667365927, 11.988141711806445, the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Rocca stands on the top of a wooded hill from whose privileged position the view embraces Onigo and Cornuda.
From the Duerocche parking lot (45.833793467333734, 11.999344422954644), we cross Via 8-9 maggio 1848 and turn right. After about 140 meters we keep left on Via 8-9 maggio 1848, then turn left again on Via San Martino. After about 80 meters we will find, on our right, signs for the Monumento dell’Aquila.
Surrounded by cypresses and olive trees, the solemn monument-ossuary stands on the Rocca hill to commemorate the battle fought on May 8 and 9, 1848 between the Austrian forces and the Dragons of the Papal States.
In front of the white obelisk, crowned with a copper star,
In front of the white obelisk, crowned with a copper star, stands the bronze sculpture of an eagle with spread wings, facing towards Venice.
Continuing along the itinerary that winds along the hill’s ridge, you reach the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Rocca, an ancient medieval fortification located at 350 m above sea level.
La Tipoteca
Located at via Canapificio, 1, 31041 Cornuda (TV), the museum traces the history of movable type printing and typographic design.
In addition to the exhibition itinerary, the Tipoteca includes workshops that offer visitors the opportunity to learn how to use the typographer’s original tools, guided by Italian and international exponents in the field of graphic communication.
Feast of San Martino
When and where does the Feast of San Martino take place?
The feast of San Martino, patron saint of Cornuda, is celebrated on November 11 at the town’s oratory. The liturgical celebrations and festivities, with music, dancing, and local food and wine products, are often held also in the days before and after this date.
